On January 29, 2026, Northumbria Police and the Washington SARA Partnership asked residents on Broadway in Washington, Tyne and Wear, to check doorbell, dashcam and CCTV footage after a burglary in the area. Officers requested footage from the previous 48 hours to help identify a suspect and to inform local problem-solving work.
Officers from Northumbria Police are working with partners including Sunderland City Council, Gentoo Group and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. The multi-agency team reviews community-provided footage not only to identify suspects but to assess environmental factors — such as street lighting and alleyway access — that may make it easier for thieves to operate.
The joint approach was expanded following the decision to put Washington police station up for sale in late 2025; the force said it would maintain a positive police presence in the area. The SARA partnership says community-provided intelligence plays a central role in its problem-solving model.
CrimeRate UK data show burglary and other crime trends in Washington, which the partnership uses alongside community footage to target repeat offenders. Residents with potentially helpful footage are being asked to submit it via Northumbria Police’s ‘Tell Us About’ online portal or the Operation Snap dashcam submission service.
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